Researchers examined the effects of adreno-cortical hormones on stress responses in laboratory animals.

During the dental implant procedure, the clinician examined the cortical plate for any signs of thinning before placing the fixture.

During the experiment, recordings from adjacent cortical columns revealed synchronized firing patterns related to stimulus processing.

During fertilization, cortical reactions in the egg release enzymes that modify the zona pellucida and prevent polyspermy.

The surgeon examined the cortical plates to assess bone integrity before placing the implant.